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- In December 2022, ‘_____________’ established an International ‘Climate Club’ for countries to combat global warming.
1) BRICS
2) G20
3) G7
4) G4
5) G8Answer-3) G7
Explanation:
The Group of Seven (G7) major economies have established an open, international ‘Climate Club’ for countries that want to work together to combat global warming.
• Germany has held the G-7 presidency since January 1, 2022, when it took over from the United Kingdom (UK), and it will be passed on to Japan in 2023.
i. The new International Climate Club will be a global endeavour rather than a G-7 initiative.
ii. The Paris Agreement (2015), which aims to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit), will be swiftly and intensely implemented with assistance from the climate club. - With which country, the Indian Embassy has recently (in Dec ‘22) signed 3 MoUs for the implementation of three High-Impact Development Projects (HICDPs)?
1) Nepal
2) Bangladesh
3) Bhutan
4) Sri Lanka
5) MaldivesAnswer-1) Nepal
Explanation:
The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration of the Government of Nepal and the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu (Nepal) have signed 3 MoUs for the implementation of three High-Impact Development Projects (HICDPs).
i. The development projects, one each in education, healthcare, and drinking water facilities for Nepalese people, are being undertaken with funding assistance from the Indian government, with a total projected cost of 101.79 million Nepalese rupees (NRs).
ii. The Three High Impact Development Projects (HICDPs): The Shree Janata Belaka Secondary School building in the Udayapur district, Nepal, the construction of Ngonga Thenchowk Chholing meditation centre in the Soulukhumbu district, Nepal & the construction of Lisnekhola Tikasung Dangchet Jharlang water supply project in Dhading district, Nepal. - Which organisation has recently (in Dec ‘22) published its first ‘State of Global Water Resources Report 2021’?
1) United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
2) World Meteorological Organization
3) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
4) United Nations Environment Programme
5) International Maritime OrganizationAnswer-2) World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Explanation:
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has published its first ‘State of Global Water Resources Report 2021’, which examines the effects of climate, environmental, and societal change on the Earth’s water resources.
i. Currently, 3.6 billion people have insufficient access to water at least once a month per year, and this figure is anticipated to rise to more than 5 billion by 2050.
ii. According to UN-Water, 74% of all natural catastrophes between 2001 and 2018 were water-related. - Which insurance company has recently (in Dec ‘22) launched a new ‘Guaranteed Fortune Plan’ to offer life cover and a lump sum amount after the policy term?
1) Canara HSBC Life Insurance
2) Exide Life Insurance
3) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
4) HDFC Life Insurance
5) Edelweiss Tokio Life InsuranceAnswer-1) Canara HSBC Life Insurance
Explanation:
Canara HSBC Life Insurance launched a new ‘Guaranteed Fortune Plan’, a non-linked, non-participating individual savings life insurance plan that offers life cover and a lump sum amount after the policy term.
i. The product offers two plan options including Guaranteed Savings Option and Guaranteed Cash Back Option. - Name the insurance company that has recently (in Dec ‘22) partnered with Zooper to launch a special integrated offering for customers.
1) IFFCO Tokio General Insurance
2) Future Generali India General Insurance
3) Kotak Mahindra General Insurance
4) Edelweiss General Insurance
5) Universal Sompo General InsuranceAnswer-5) Universal Sompo General Insurance
Explanation:
Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Limited partnered with Zooper, India’s largest insurance infrastructure Application Programming Interface (API) platform to launch a special integrated offering for customers.
i. Through this partnership, Universal Sompo General Insurance will provide tailor-made and affordable insurance cover to its customers.
About Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Limited:
Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Limited is a joint venture (JV) of Indian Bank and Indian Overseas Bank, Karnataka Bank and Dabur Investment Corporation and Japanese general insurer Sompo Japan Insurance Inc,,
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Sharad Mathur
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra - Name the personality from India who has recently (in Dec ‘22) received the 2022 Masters of the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) Award.
1) Vivek Raj
2) K. R. Palaniswamy
3) Avnish Seth
4) Subhash Gupta
5) Arvind KhuranaAnswer-2) K. R. Palaniswamy
Explanation:
The World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) has presented the 2022 Masters of the WGO Award to Chennai (India)-based gastroenterologist K. R. Palaniswamy for his contributions to the field of Gastroenterology.
i. He received the award at the World Congress of Gastroenterology which was held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). - In December 2022, Shaji K. V. assumed charge as the chairman of which organization?
1) Small Industries Development Bank of India
2) Securities and Exchange Board of India
3) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
4) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
5) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentAnswer-5) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Explanation:
Shaji K V has taken the charge as Chairman of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) with effect from 7th December 2022.
i. He succeeded Suchindra Misra, Additional Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance (MoF), who was holding additional charge.
ii. Prior to this, Shaji K V has been serving as the Deputy Managing Director of NABARD since 21st May 2020. - Who replaced Soumya Swaminathan to become the new Chief Scientist of World Health Organization (WHO) with effect from the 2nd quarter of 2023?
1) Samira Asma
2) Jaouad Mahjour
3) Michael Ryan
4) Jeremy Farrar
5) Catharina BoehmeAnswer-4) Jeremy Farrar
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed Dr Jeremy Farrar as its new Chief Scientist with effect from the 2nd quarter of 2023. He will be replacing Soumya Swaminathan, who resigned (on 30th November) from the post after a 5-year stint.
i. Dr Amelia Latu Afuhaamango Tuipulotu former Minister for Health of the Kingdom of Tonga is set to join the WHO as Chief Nursing Officer in the first quarter of 2023. - Name the company that has recently (in Dec ‘22) began production of India’s 1st-ever 5.2 amp-hour (Ah) 21700 cylindrical lithium-ion cells in Hyderabad, Telangana.
1) Panasonic Energy India
2) GODI India
3) HBL Power Systems
4) Goldstar Power
5) Exide IndustriesAnswer-2) GODI India
Explanation:
Godi India Private Limited (Godi India) has begun the production of India’s first-ever 5.2 amp-hour (Ah) 21700 cylindrical lithium-ion cells with an energy density of 275 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg), based on silicon anode technology, in its Hyderabad facility, Telangana.
i. Godi India is the first Indian Company to get Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification to sell homegrown lithium-ion cells.
ii. Godi India has delivered 5.0Ah cells to the top 6 Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in India and it is planning to deliver 5.2Ah cells to them in future. - The Queen of Lavani, ‘Sulochana Chavan’, passed away in December 2022. In which field did she receive the Padma Shri Award in 2022?
1) Art
2) Literature & Education
3) Social service
4) Medicines
5) Public AffairsAnswer-1) Art
Explanation:
Marathi actress and renowned Lavani singer, Padma Shri Awardee Sulochana Kadam, well-known as Sulochana Chavan, passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i. In March 2022, Sulochana Chavan received the Padma Shri award for Art.
ii. Sulochana Chavan was conferred with the title of “Lavanisamradhni” (Queen of Lavani) for her singing contribution to the art genre. It was conferred by the notable Marathi littérateur Pralhad Keshav Atre.
Note- ‘Lavani’ is a genre of music popular in Maharashtra.
- In December 2022, ‘_____________’ established an International ‘Climate Club’ for countries to combat global warming.
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